Question

What is the solution for x In the inequality -3x+4<16

Answer 1

x > -4

Explanation:

-3x + 4 < 16

-3x < 16 - 4

-3x < 12

-x < 4

x > -4

Answer 2

x > -4

Explanation:

-3x+4<16

Subtract 4 from each side

-3x+4-4<16-4

-3x < 12

Divide each side by -3, remembering to flip the inequality since we are dividing by a negative.

-3x/-3 > 12/-3

x > -4